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AnalysisHow to gauge a return on investment on employee engagement initiatives
Need to know:Measuring the return on investment (ROI) on employee engagement initiatives needs to be about much more than carrying out an occasional staff satisfaction survey.Employee key performance indicators (KPIs), staff turnover, absence statistics, exit interviews, customer feedback, evidence of collaboration and employee participation can all be valuable measures to ...
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AnalysisHow to use health and wellbeing benefits to engage employees
Need to know:Employers should offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits that suit all ages and life stages.They should ensure their culture supports the benefits it offers.Proactive communication with branding and positive messaging helps to drive up engagement.Providing a range of health and wellbeing benefits can drive up employee ...
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AnalysisTop tips to boost employee engagement among new recruits
Need to know:An induction provides an ideal opportunity for an employer to engage new employees from the start of their tenure at the organisation.To boost engagement, employers could make benefits available for new starters as soon as they join the business rather than after a set period.Communication about an organisation’s ...
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AnalysisHow is technology changing approaches to measuring employee engagement?
Need to know: Technology has enabled organisations to conduct engagement surveys on a more frequent basis.Apps and mobile-enabled websites allow employers to engage with non-desk-based employees.Real-time analysis and the ability to gather insights through technology can help employers to target specific engagement issues.Employee engagement may have come to be seen ...
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AnalysisHow can benefits be utilised to improve employee engagement?
Need to know:Rather than thinking of benefits as a financial or insurance perk, employers should consider how to relate these to what employees need, want or aspire to on a day-to-day level.Employers should promote support services, such as access to an employee assistance programme (EAP), or additional services or tools ...
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AnalysisHow successful are employee engagement strategies?
Need to know:Employees are increasingly swamped by communications so employers need to think carefully about engagement strategies.Successful engagement strategies are built on solid foundations. Employers should start by engaging with staff to work out where they are, then work on their weak areas.A clear sense of purpose and inspiring leaders ...
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AnalysisHow to engage staff with long-term business growth
Need to know:A cultural change may be needed to shift employees’ focus from short-term goals to longer-term organisational objectives.Building a narrative around benefit strategies and illustrating how this ties into an organisation’s values can help engage staff with long-term business growth.Benefits that demonstrate employers have a long-term commitment to staff ...
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AnalysisInfographic: How do organisations measure employee engagement?
An infographic looking at how organisations measure employee engagement levels (Source: Employee Benefits/Xerox HR Services Benefits research 2016, published in June 2016).Read more in What are the best approaches to measuring employee engagement?
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AnalysisInfographic: What motivated staff in 2015?
An infographic looking at what motivated staff in 2015 (Source: Red Letter Days for Business' Employee motivation: who came out on top in 2015? report, published in January 2016).Read more in What are the best approaches to measuring employee engagement?
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AnalysisWhat are the best approaches to measuring employee engagement?
Need to knowMeasuring employee engagement should be an all-employee exercise.It can take place once a year through a survey, or be continual, using every opportunity available to gauge employees’ engagement levels.Employee benefits can play a key part in a wider engagement strategy.Employee engagement is highly regarded as a key factor ...
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AnalysisInfographic: How are employers improving employee engagement with benefits?
An infographic looking at the measures employer respondents are taking to improve employee engagement with benefits (Source: Employee Benefits/Xerox HR Services Benefits research 2016, published in June 2016).Read more in How communication can drive benefits take-up
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AnalysisInfographic: What are the major benefits challenges facing employers?
An infographic looking at the major challenges employers face when putting together a benefits programme for staff (Source: Employers taking action on workforce health and wellbeing, Willis Towers Watson, April 2016).Read more in How communication can drive benefits take-up
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AnalysisHow do benefits impact an organisation’s reputation?
Need to know:Engaged employees are more likely to take pride in the organisation they work for and act as brand ambassadors.Careful management, particularly around communication and social media, can limit fall-out in situations where benefits are removed or are insufficient.Going above and beyond legal requirements or the industry norm can ...
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AnalysisHow to engage employees with corporate social responsibility policies
Need to know:Effective communication is needed to engage employees with corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies.Employees involved in CSR initiatives are generally more engaged with an organisation’s culture and values.Communication could take a range of forms, for example, highlighting CSR aims through a bikes-for-work scheme.Corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies can highlight ...
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AnalysisWhat does 2016 hold for employee engagement?
Need to know:The use of technology to support and increase engagement through networks, forums and idea sharing platforms can also unlock the creativity and innovation within the workforce.Employee engagement strategies should evolve to reflect changing workforce demographics, such as the growing number of generation Y employees.Employee wellbeing should form a ...
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AnalysisWhat is on employers’ wish lists for a benefits portal?
If you read nothing else, read this…Simple navigation and mobile access can help engage employees with benefits portals.Employers consider the branding of portals to be really important.Employers can involve staff in the creation or update of a portal to boost engagement with benefits.As many as 83% use one to raise ...
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AnalysisHow to build engagement with voluntary benefits
If you read nothing else, read this…A voluntary benefits scheme needs to be well communicated and promoted to ensure employees engage with it.Using benefits champions and savings examples can help engage staff with the scheme.Communications must be ongoing and kept relevant to maintain employee engagement.But for a scheme to be ...
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AnalysisHow employers can support the transforming nature of employees
If you read nothing else, read this…Employees have evolved to demand a far broader mix of employee benefits and a more supportive working environment.Employees increasingly want a job to be on their terms, which includes being able to work and do things on the go.Many employers may simply require an ...
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AnalysisHow to use wellbeing initiatives to boost employee engagement
Key pointsA workplace culture focused on wellbeing can help to boost employee engagement.A strong visual brand and communication strategy designed to increase awareness across large workforces is key to engaging employees. Line managers play an important role in supporting staff to cope with everyday pressures effectively and, consequently, boosting engagement ...
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AnalysisBupa: The benefits of engaging employees in health and wellbeing
Key pointsThere is a compelling business case for engaging employees in their health and wellbeing.Engaging staff in their health and wellbeing is more likely to achieve results and create long-term change. Creating a positive and proactive health culture can reduce future health risks and ensure employers benefit from a workforce ...